Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
Come Learn About Current Salmon Virus Threat
Thursday, August 9, 6 - 8 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from David Turnoy for Our Revolution San Juan County and the San Juan County Democrats -- This past March, Washington state successfully passed a
Master Gardeners On Hand at Farmers Market
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- The Master Gardeners will help with your plant problems and insect identification at the Eastsound Farmers Market from
Inslee Declares State of Emergency for Wildfire Threats Statewide
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation [Tuesday, July 31, 2018] for all 39 counties to ensure the immediate response of firefighting resources to protect people,
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
-- from Colin Maycock, San Juan County Planner -- The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for: 3:20 pm Rick Hughes County Update 3:30 pm Public Access/Comment #1 (15 min)
Citizens Forum: Let’s Talk About Airport Expansion
Wednesday, August 1, 5:15 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Susan Malins -- An Orcas Citizens Forum on the subject of airport expansion is scheduled for one hour this Wednesday, August 1, at 5:15 pm sharp at
Book Review: The Death of Truth
-- from Jens Kruse -- Michiko Kakutani – the Pulitzer Prize winning recently retired chief literary critic of the New York Times – has written a book that is absolutely essential reading for our times.
School Board Reviews Chicken Pox, Math Curriculum and Budget in Regular Meeting
-- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter-- In the first of four reports to the Orcas Island Public School Board on Thursday, July 26th, San Juan County Health & Community Services Director Mark Tompkins and Community
Interpretive Center to be Built at Mt. Constitution Summit
Tuesday, August 7, 5 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran -- The State Parks and Recreation Commission has approved funding for the Mt. Constitution Interpretive Center. State Parks
No Time Limits on Political Signs, Council Decides
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nothing is simple or straightforward in today's world as the joint County Planning Commission/Council meeting proved out last Friday, July 20. What Makes a Sign Political? Which Logs are OK
Learn About San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts
Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On August 2, Frances Robertson, the Marine Program Coordinator for San Juan County, will present “San Juan County Orca
Another Orca Perishes, This Time a Newborn
-- from Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id="61474"] We are saddened to report that a baby Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) died a short time after it was born near Victoria, British Columbia on
Friends of San Juans Welcomes Michel Vekved
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends -- Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Michel Vekved as Director of Philanthropy. Michel will be responsible for increasing the frequency and reach to our community,
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second
County Fair Works Toward Sustainable, Recyclable, Compostable Fair
-- from Brad Fincher for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over
Coffelt Farm Stewards Hires a New Executive Director
-- from Kate Mikulak for Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Kate Mikulak joined the Coffelt Farm Stewards as Executive Director in July. Kate has been passionately working with locally produced food on Orcas Island for the
